Tight end listed as inactive with a hip issue, reducing the Dolphins’ pass-catching options in the Week 1 context and highlighting the tight end depth concerns for Miami as they prepare for Week 2 against New England.

Remains on the active roster with two-TE sets still in play; McDaniel signaled risk considerations, implying continued workload management and strategic use of Waller in the offense.

Waller, now with Miami, is managing a hip strain that sidelined him in the opener; the coaching staff signaled a potential roster re-evaluation if the injury persists, elevating risk for fantasy rosters. His career arc—elite Raiders production, Giants 2023 output, retirement return—highlights a high ceiling if he can stay healthy.

Waller sat out, forcing the Dolphins’ TE workload onto Julian Hill and Tanner Conner. His absence compressed the TE target tree and reduced traditional short-to-intermediate looks for Miami, impacting fantasy projections and pass-game balance.

Waller is a veteran stash with a low‐risk profile if hip issues clear. His prior pedigree suggests upside, but health and Miami’s offense pace will drive his Week 2 value.